The Electoral College has affirmed Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 45th president, pushing him past the 270-vote threshold for election, with scant evidence of the anti-Trump revolt among electors that some of his critics had hoped would occur. “This election represents a movement that millions of hard working men and women all across the country stood behind and made possible,” said Mr. Trump in a statement. “With this historic step we can look forward to the bright future ahead. I will work hard to unite our country and be the President of all Americans.” Posted By Persist